Experience of Language - Cinderella Man vs John Q
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Ron Howard directs this film based on a true character that lives his life during the great depression. ‘Black Tuesday’ was the day that marked the beginning of new lives especially for James (also referred to as Jim) and his family. Ron Howard explores the notion of struggle, sacrifice and survival throughout this film as Jim and his family experience hardship. In addition to this, Nick Cassavetes directs a film called John Q that follow similar concepts which is based on a character likewise experiences hardship as he finds that he has a dying son caused by a failing heart. Unable to cover up the payments, he takes the situation into his own hands for the survival of his son mike. Although, the situation that these two characters were placed in never made them give up as they both feel the emotion of resilience. Using the power of language, these composers are able to present these components in great depth. Through their messages, it allows for reflection and acknowledgment for others in diverse situations.
The great depression is of struggle and Scene 2 of Cinderella Man shows the epitome of struggle shown by the family of Jim. “4 years into the great depression”, Jim made a turning point from the high life of his career to the low life which is shown by the panning of the camera rotating around a beautiful, brightly lit, decorated room along with jewels, money and glass artefacts on the table. The camera then makes a transition into a darkly lit, sloppy looking room with a medium shot of a table with nothing but just an old wedding photo of Jim and Mae which symbolises their poor financial status and also the love for one another. The close up shot of the bills piling on the table emphasize how heavy in debt they are which also stands for their struggle of low income and of life. Mae adds water to the left over milk by reason of no milk being delivered due to the overdue payment of bills. This presents an image of struggle and how Mae has to improvise to...
The great depression is of struggle and Scene 2 of Cinderella Man shows the epitome of struggle shown by the family of Jim. “4 years into the great depression”, Jim made a turning point from the high life of his career to the low life which is shown by the panning of the camera rotating around a beautiful, brightly lit, decorated room along with jewels, money and glass artefacts on the table. The camera then makes a transition into a darkly lit, sloppy looking room with a medium shot of a table with nothing but just an old wedding photo of Jim and Mae which symbolises their poor financial status and also the love for one another. The close up shot of the bills piling on the table emphasize how heavy in debt they are which also stands for their struggle of low income and of life. Mae adds water to the left over milk by reason of no milk being delivered due to the overdue payment of bills. This presents an image of struggle and how Mae has to improvise to...